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Musical Theatre alumnus creates streaming version of classic-style variety show
With the coronavirus pandemic bringing live, in-person events to a halt, performers across the world have gotten creative in an effort to connect with audiences. Jason Ostrowski, '88, has met the challenge by creating a monthly live-streaming variety show on Facebook.
Rockefeller Arts Center opens performance archives to fill void
While current events brought an unexpected early end to Rockefeller Arts Center’s 50th Anniversary Season, the center’s staff has not forgotten about their valued donors and patrons.
Acclaimed mentalist performs March 13
Have you ever dreamed of getting an acceptance letter from the Hogwarts Academy? If so, acclaimed mentalist Joshua Kane said his upcoming show is for you.
Marion Art Gallery to host ‘Contrasts in Clay’ starting Jan. 28
An exhibition featuring two artists who work in ceramics will be on display in the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery from Jan. 28 to March 8.
Fall senior show opens Dec. 6 at Marion Art Gallery
“Processus Imperium,” the fall senior show, opens Dec. 6 at the Cathy and Jesse Marion Art Gallery with a reception from 6 to 9 p.m.
Free concert with Navy jazz band Commodores set for Oct. 27
When Rockefeller Arts Center presents a free concert with the United States Navy Band Commodores on Sunday, Oct. 27, there will be a familiar face fronting the jazz ensemble. Kristine Hsia, a 2010 Fredonia graduate and a past Rockefeller Pops Series performer, is the vocalist for the group.
Alumni performers return for 50th Anniversary Gala Pops Concert
Some have starred on Broadway, others have toured the world with award-winning musical acts and some have found success on television. What they all have in common is they got their start at Fredonia – and they are all returning for Rockefeller Arts Center’s 50th anniversary celebration.
Naming ceremony set for Rockefeller Arts Center green room
The Kay Hardesty Logan Foundation of Arlington, Va., will name the Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center’s Green Room at Fredonia after its patron, Kay Hardesty Logan, who was a renowned area philanthropist, musician and arts patron, on Monday, Aug. 26, at 2 p.m.
September gala event, challenge grant kick off Rockefeller’s 50th anniversary season
The Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center will celebrate 50 years of bringing the arts to the community in the 2019-20 season with a year of special programming and a look to the future.
Audience members to star in Fredonia’s next Kaleidoscope Family Series event
Imagine going to the theater to see one of your favorite performances only to wind up on stage in a starring role. That’s just what will happen to for a few lucky audience members when Rockefeller Arts Center presents “Beauty and the Beast” on Friday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m., in Marvel Theatre.